Ballymena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (872 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,158 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballymena

Average rates range from around $301 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Hiring a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $2.97 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Intermediate (Ford Grand C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Intermediate (Ford Grand C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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